Five Star Energy Services’ Shawn Klumb Named to Samsara’s ‘100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2026

Five Star Energy Services’ Shawn Klumb Named to Samsara’s ‘100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2026

Recognition highlights leadership in managing complex infrastructure fleet operations

Waukesha, Wis. — Shawn Klumb of Five Star Energy Services has been named to the 2026 “100 Fleet Operators to Watch” list by Samsara, recognizing leaders who are advancing modern fleet operations across industries including construction, utilities, logistics, and field services.

The annual recognition highlights fleet leaders responsible for managing increasingly complex operations while improving safety, efficiency, and service reliability. Honorees oversee fleets ranging from heavy construction equipment to service vehicles and delivery trucks, often
supporting critical infrastructure and services relied upon by communities every day.

At Five Star Energy Services, Klumb plays a key role in overseeing fleet operations that support large-scale infrastructure construction projects, including fiber broadband deployment and utility work across the country. Managing a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment – including for partner companies InterCon (WI) and M&C Utilities (NY) – his work focuses on improving operational efficiency, safety, and visibility across the company’s field operations.

“These leaders are focused on continuous improvement and creating change that builds safer, more efficient organizations,” said Meagen Eisenberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsara.

Five Star Energy Services supports critical infrastructure construction across energy and communications networks, including fiber broadband deployment that helps expand high-speed connectivity to communities throughout the region. Effective fleet management plays a critical role in coordinating equipment, crews, and logistics required to complete these projects safely and efficiently.

The full list of Samsara’s 100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2026 is available at samsara.com.

About Five Star Energy Services
Five Star Energy Services is a Wisconsin-based infrastructure construction company specializing in utility and communications network development, including fiber broadband, telecommunications, natural gas, electric, and water infrastructure. The company supports projects that expand and maintain critical systems relied upon by communities and businesses across the Midwest and US.